AEROSPACE

“Balances” are instrumented devices used to capture data about aeronautical vehicle models in wind tunnel testing. Long lead times for conventionally machined balances have led NASA to explore 3D printing these components instead.

To meet increasing UAV market demands, Mejzlik Propellers has added a higher-rate compression molding line to its custom CFRP propeller capabilities.  

Internal stress in thin metal parts can lead to warped components and scrapped work. Matrix Machine found a better way by sourcing precision-ground blanks from TCI Precision Metals. Here’s how that decision freed up capacity and made critical parts more predictable.